Milwaukee Brewers RP Kelvim Escobar (hand) is dealing with a pinched nerve in his right hand. He'll meet with manager Ron Roenicke Wednesday, March 6, to determine his next step. "Doing exercises, keep throwing and I guess pitch in a game again and see how my hand responds, and move on from there," Escobar said.

Milwaukee Brewers RP Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session and called it a success Thursday, Feb. 21. Escobar threw all fastballs "just to get a feeling again" and will throw at least one more bullpen session before facing hitters. He's trying to win a bullpen spot this spring.

Milwaukee Brewers RP Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) is expected to throw his first bullpen session Thursday, Feb. 21. He has pitched just one game in the majors since 2007 due to assorted shoulder ailments, and is attempting a comeback. "He hasn't pitched in a long time other than some games in winter ball," manager Ron Roenicke said. "Even there, you've got a break and now you've got to get it going again. We're just being cautious with him."

Free-agent P Kelvim Escobar (Mets) is attempting a comeback as a reliever, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com. He is expected to throw for interested teams in March. Escobar has made one appearance at the major league level since 2007.